I do not understand what my Bio is and therefore cannot supply. I have been diagnosed with Macular Generation in both eyes. My mother suffered from Macular Generation so presumably it is genetic but in addition I was a very heavy smoker until 1999.
I have been advised that in the event of dramatic change in my sight, I should go straight to my local hospital, where I will be given an injection in my eye. The problem is what is the actual dramatic change. I am using the Amsler Grid and note that some of the lines are wavy and perhaps this is getting worse. When is the Dry condition turning to Wet, or how bad must it be to go for the injection. Can you please advise.
Written by
mpenning16
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Sorry, I missed your post. I am hesitating because I am not sure that wavy lines have increased or not. I was told to go to "Emergencies" if there was a change in the wavy lines.
If you have dry macular degeneration (AMD) then there is the possibility of it turning to the wet type of AMD as you mention. The amsler grid is used to detect sudden changes in sight which may indicate that wet has developed.
The lines on the grid are likely to be a bit wavy when you have dry AMD, what you are looking for is a noticeable change from one week to the next.
Don't look at the grid every day as you may not notice the changes.
If you are concerned however that your sight has changed and you are not sure, you can get a local optometrist at an optician to check you, or alternatively go back to the eye hospital and present at their eye casualty department.
If you would like a chat with someone on the phone, please call the Macular Society helpline 0300 30 30 111 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday).
Thank you for your post. It is a bit different over here. When you say optometrist do you mean the person who tests your eyes at the opticians. There is only one person in my opticians and she found the problem in the first instance, without being able to fully diagnose it. I then went to a private ophthalmologist who diagnosed the ADM. Eventually my hospital appointment with the local NHS was due and they made full tests and measured the level of Macular Degeneration in each eye. I was told that if there was any alteration I should come to the Emergencies Dept.(ER).
I cannot really appreciate any change but my vision appears to have worsened. I shall do the Amsler Grid Test more carefully.
Hi there it's so scary isn't it? My advice is if the lines are wavy you should go to your local hospital asap and get it checked. I have dry in one eye and wet in the other and have been advised as soon as wavy lines appear in dry eye go to hospital. Good luck x
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment
Wet Macular Degeneration question
Macular degeneration in 2nd eye
Wet Macular Degeneration Newly Diagnosed
35yr old newly diagnosed with dry macular degeneration
